Summary

This program offers you the unique opportunity to study Portuguese in Brazil with little or no prior Portuguese language instruction required. Set in Salvador, Bahia, the cultural center of the Brazilian northeast, the program is enlivened by the participation of local intellectual and social leaders and is ideal if you are interested in the formation of Afro-Brazilian identity, race relations in other parts of the Americas, and African culture in the diaspora.

Students attend classes with UC students only.

Duration

Fall semester: early September to mid-December
Spring semester: early March to June

If qualified, you may extend your EAP participation to the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) program with advanced planning for your visa.

Academic Focus

Portuguese language and Afro-Brazilian culture. You will take two sequential lower-division language courses for 6 UC quarter units each, and an 8-unit course titled Brazil and the Black Atlantic, in which you may enroll as PORT, ETHST, HIST, or LATAS 120.
Three courses are required for this program:

• Two sequential Portuguese language courses (6 UC quarter units each)
• Brazil and the Black Atlantic (ETHST/HIST/LATAS/PORT 120 for 8 UC quarter units)

Use the following resources to learn about EAP courses:

• MyEAP Course Catalog to search for courses previously taken by UC students.
  Additional courses may be available at host institutions or program locations and not all courses may still be offered. Since courses in new programs have not yet been taken for credit, they may not appear in the MyEAP Course Catalog.

Language of Instruction

Portuguese and English

Language Study

Portuguese language acquisition is the focus of study.

Internships, Research, and Independent Study

You may be able to arrange a non-academic internship and/or community service opportunities during or after this program.

Units

You are required to take a full-time course of study while abroad and enroll in three classes to meet the required minimum of 20 UC quarter units per semester.

Housing

Because this is an intensive language program, you will be placed in a homestay with a Brazilian family to assist with your use of Portuguese.

On-site Support

EAP students are supported by UC’s network of EAP offices at every UC campus and partnerships with EAP host universities throughout the world. UC faculty and local staff abroad help students integrate into the culture of their host country and provide assistance with academics, housing, safety, and other issues.

See the EAP Student's Guide (PDF) for program-specific details about host institutions, program structure, and courses; academic culture and conduct; internships, research, & independent study; units, exams, and grades; orientation; housing; and information about the intensive language program (if applicable).

Host Institutions

• UC Center Bahia

UC Center Bahia

The UC Center Bahia is located in the colorful neighborhood of Vitoria in the city of Salvador. Classes are offered at the Associaçao Cultural Brasil Estados Unidos (ACBEU) where many other events and services are coordinated. The original mission of ACBEU was to teach English to Brazilians, and while only UC students will be in your classes to learn Portuguese, there are opportunities to mix with Brazilian students for language practice. The World Heritage historical area of Pelourinho and many of the landmarks and cultural centers you will visit as part of the Brazil and the Black Atlantic course are easy to get to from the Vitoria neighborhood, which is situated between the Bay of All Saints and the Atlantic Ocean. There are also plenty of Internet cafés to complement the computer services of ACBEU.

Visit the UC Center Bahia website

Academic Calendar

Academic calendars will be updated as they become available. Do not make any travel arrangements until the calendar for your academic year is posted.

Estimated Cost

The cost of study on EAP can be close to the cost of studying on campus and is typically far less than the cost of non-UC study abroad programs. You can also take your UC financial aid abroad! If you do not currently receive UC financial aid, you may qualify for aid while on EAP. Each year, EAP students receive $1.3 million in study abroad grants and scholarships.

The estimated total cost for options in this program are listed below. Future costs will vary due to currency fluctuation, etc. All estimated totals include:

• UC fees
• program-specific fees
• room and board
• mandatory insurance
• incidentals
• transportation
• books
• on-site orientation
• predeparture expenses
• intensive language program expenses where applicable

Application Requirements

Program-Specific Requirements

• Class level: sophomore, junior, senior, graduate
• Language prerequisite: Zero to a maximum of five quarters (three semesters) of university-level Portuguese
• GPA: 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application and maintained through the end of the last term prior to departure. No exceptions.

In addition to program-specific requirements, all applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Serious academic goals and a clear plan for integrating EAP studies into the student’s UC degree program
• Social and cross-cultural sensitivity; maturity; ability to adapt successfully to a different environment and a new education system; ability to assess and exhibit appropriate behavior in a variety of situations
• Willingness to abide by program regulations
• Endorsement by the Campus EAP Selection Committee and completion of all campus-specific requirements (an interview may be required)

These are minimum program requirements only and do not guarantee selection. The Campus EAP Office determines selection and final admission.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines and information on the application process are available through your Campus EAP Office.

In addition to your campus deadlines, there are deadlines by which the Campus EAP Office must submit the completed applications and accompanying materials to the Universitywide Office of EAP (UOEAP). For participation in the Program, it is critical that both campus deadlines and UOEAP deadlines are met. If the application is incomplete and not accompanied by the required materials noted, it will be returned to the Campus EAP Office.

Supplemental predeparture materials will be required for many programs, including, but are not limited to, host institution applications, visa and housing applications, medical clearances, etc.

Visit your Campus EAP Office for more information:

• UC Berkeley
• UC Davis
• UC Irvine
• UC Los Angeles
• UC Merced
• UC Riverside
• UC San Diego
• UC Santa Barbara
• UC Santa Cruz